A modern creation, likely meaning beloved or successful
Nalayah is a modern American name likely formed by blending the popular prefix 'Na-' with the name Alayah or Nala. While its exact etymology is not fixed, it is often associated with the Swahili name Nala, meaning 'beloved' or 'gift', and the Arabic-derived Alayah, meaning 'exalted'.
Less common today
Nalayah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,057 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
